What better combo than to spend the beautiful summer days in Chicago and the warm winter days in Houston?!

Quality of carpet/vinyl, what area, and how the home currently feels.Vinyl can feel "cheap" and "cold"So having a nice carpet in bedrooms can warm up the home and make it feel cozier. 

They simply placed warm bodies into Will's property.

The time I have put in at night after my daughter has gone to bed- painting, hanging drywall, doors, etc. instead of sleeping in my warm bed is another sacrifice.

I keep them warm at night and help them build memories with their families.

It would probably give you warm fuzzies to pay off the last bit of the mortgage, but they will be expensive warm fuzzies and I see little other benefits.If your goal is to reduce your monthly expenses and save for buy-and-hold properties may I suggest a cash-out refi on your primary residence?

Are in a desperate situation and have to take the first warm body with the rent money5.

It's typically the same price (~$300), you don't have to attend classes once a week for 6 weeks and you can dive in warm water.

I just learned “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on ukulele and *dreams really do come truuuuuueeee* :) I got to enjoy the warm weather of Phoenix for my first week on vacation before quitting, for MY 1st Nephew’s 1st BIRDTHDAY!

.,  Hi Steve, thanks for your fascinating and actually heart warming reply.